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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56540

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56540 from August 28, 1956 through September 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
44
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56540 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56540

44 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 6, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also 1.05 inches of rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Fertile, MN
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED VIA TWITTER WITH A PICTURE SHOWING A HANDFUL OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL AND THE APPROXIMATE TIME.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Fertile, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2020
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Beltrami, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2018
4:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56540
Norman County · 2,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: INTERMITTENT DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Ranum, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2018
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Fertile, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2018
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ESE Harold, MN
1.75″ hail
Sep 4, 2016
2:53 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO 60 MPH WIND
NWS Hail Report Location: Fertile, MN
1.50″ hail
Sep 4, 2016
2:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56540
Norman County · 2,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Gary, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 4, 2016
2:37 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fertile, MN
2.50″ hail
Sep 4, 2016
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VERY LARGE HAIL COVERING THE GROUND. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Fertile, MN
1.75″ hail
Sep 4, 2016
1:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL FELL IN SHEETS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Fertile, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
5:10 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.12 NW Rindal, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
5:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .83 NE Fertile Arpt, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2015
3:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56540
Norman County · 2,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Ranum, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2015
3:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .83 NE Fertile Arpt, MN
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 56540

27 reports
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63 mph
Sep 3, 2026
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measurement.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ne Fertile, MN
59 mph
Sep 3, 2026
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 meter wind measured at the Fertile MAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Fertile, MN
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
7:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Fertile. Social media report of multiple trees down in the Fertile area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Fertile, MN
61 mph
Jun 23, 2025
7:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN 10 meter measurement.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Fertile, MN
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2024
8:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported tree falling and hitting house and damaging side of house in Melvin... MN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Fertile, MN
UNK mph
May 18, 2022
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3-4" HEALTHY BRANCHES DOWN AND ONE NOT DEAD BUT NEARLY DEAD AND ROTTEN TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Fertile, MN
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2020
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME APPROXIMATE AND BASED ON RADAR. REPORTS OF 30-40 TREES DOWN... SOME APPROXIMATELY 3+ FT IN DIAMETER. NEIGHBORING ROOF BLOWN OFF. POWER OUTAGES REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Fertile, MN
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2019
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW LARGE TREE BRANCHES AND LIMBS BROKEN DOWN AROUND TOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fertile, MN
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2018
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56540
Norman County · 2,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FARMHOUSE AND SEVERAL FARM OUTBUILDINGS WERE DAMAGED. MULTIPLE TREES WERE UPROOTED OR SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ENE Flaming, MN
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2018
9:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56540
Norman County · 2,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIDING RIPPED OFF FAABERG LUTHERAN CHURCH. LOTS OF UP TO 3 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES DOWN. POWER OUT FOR SEVERAL HOURS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rindal, MN
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2018
9:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE POPLAR AND BOX ELDER TREE SNAPS EVIDENT IN SHELTER BELTS AND GROVES IN SOUTHEAST ONSTAD AND WESTERN GARFIELD TOWNSHIPS. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Fertile, MN
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2018
9:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56540
Norman County · 2,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIDING RIPPED OFF FAABERG LUTHERAN CHURCH. LOTS OF UP TO 3 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES DOWN. POWER OUT FOR SEVERAL HOURS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Rindal, MN
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2018
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE 4 TO 6 INCH DIAMETER TREE BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fertile, MN
63 mph
Jul 24, 2015
12:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56540
Norman County · 2,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A small pine tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.07 N Ranum, MN
69 mph
Jul 31, 2013
1:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56540
Norman County · 2,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few three to five inch diameter tree branches were broken down. Pea to penny sized hail also fell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N Flaming, MN
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56540

5 reports
UNK category
Jun 10, 2019
12:34 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: FIRST REPORTED AS A FUNNEL BY SPOTTERS NEAR THE SAND HILLS GOLF COURSE... THIS TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST NORTH OF THE NORMAN COUNTY LINE AND TRACKED TO THE ENE FOR AROUND 3.6 MILES... ENDING ABOUT 6 E OF FERTILE BY 745 PM CDT. NUMEROUS LARGE TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED ALONG THE PATH WITH MACHINERY TOSSED... A ROOF TORN OFF A POLE SHED... SEVERAL STEEL GRAIN BINS TOSSED AND CRUMPLED... AND A BARN COMPLETELY COLLAPSED AT ONE FARMSTEAD. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 115 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH TO 400 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Fertile, MN
UNK category
Sep 4, 2016
2:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56540
Norman County · 2,697 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS MULTI-VORTEX TORNADO WAS VIEWED FROM SEVERAL LOCATIONS NEAR THE POLK/NORMAN COUNTY LINE... BEFORE IT BECOME RAIN-WRAPPED. IT TRACKED TO THE SOUTHEAST IN A JAGGED AND INTERMITTENT FASHION FOR NEARLY 10 MILES AND ENDED ROUGHLY 1 MILE NORTHWEST OF GARY BY 1008 PM CDT. HUNDREDS OF TREES WERE UPROOTED... SNAPPED... OR DAMAGED ALONG THE TRACK. A BARN WAS DESTROYED AND POWER POLE SNAPPED AT ONE LOCALE...HOUSE ROOFS AND EXTERIOR WALLS WERE DAMAGED AT TWO OTHERS. PEAK WINDS 115 MPH. MAX WIDTH 400 YDS
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 WNW Flaming, MN
UNK category
Aug 30, 2016
1:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Beltrami, MN
F0 category
Jun 23, 2005
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was reported east of Fertile.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Fertile, MN
F0 category
Jul 20, 1998
2:28 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56540
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Fertile, MN
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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ZIP 56540 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,838
Households752
Housing units829
Income
Median household income$77,500
$100k+ households47.1%
$150k+ households22.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached705
Attached single-family4
Small multifamily29
Large multifamily49
Mobile homes42
Housing mix
Single-family share85.0%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share9.4%
Mobile-home share5.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied641
Renter-occupied111
Vacant units77
Home value & age
Median home value$185,600
Owner homes $300k+16.9%
Owner homes $500k+5.8%
Owner homes $750k+2.0%
Median year built1962
Older-home share72.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars711
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56540 have on record?

Our records show 44 hail, 27 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56540, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56540?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56540 is 2.50″. It was reported near Fertile, MN on September 4, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56540 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 56540 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56540 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 56540 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56540 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 56540 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56540 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 56540, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56540, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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